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Me!: My IUGR story

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Lui, Michelle, Thamarashee, Umani [illustrator]. Acheson, AB: Independently published , 2023.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 500 LUI 2023
Availability
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The beauty of life! Babies grow and thrive in their own ways. Told from the perspective of a resilient baby who fought to be in this world, share this story with your family and friends to spread hope and love.; Inspired by the birth of our daughter who was growth restricted in the womb, born prema…
Alternate Title
Me: My IUGR story
Author
Lui, Michelle
Thamarashee, Umani [illustrator]
Place of Publication
Acheson, AB
Publisher
Independently published
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Softcover; illustrated; 29 pages
Subject
Infants
Pregnancy Complications
Abstract
The beauty of life! Babies grow and thrive in their own ways. Told from the perspective of a resilient baby who fought to be in this world, share this story with your family and friends to spread hope and love.
Inspired by the birth of our daughter who was growth restricted in the womb, born prematurely, and spent her first two weeks of life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), we want to raise awareness about intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR).
ISBN
9798393382711
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 500 LUI 2023

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Alphabreaths too: More ABCs of mindful breathing

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Willard, Christopher, Rechtschaffen, Daniel, Clifton-Brown, Holly [illustrator]. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2022.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR EG 225 WIL 2022
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Teach children the basics of mindful breathing - along with their ABCs - in this playful and interactive picture book.; In Alphabreaths Too, children learn their ABCs along with the basics of mindfulness through fun exercises and illustrations they?ll want to come back to again and again. Each lett…
Author
Willard, Christopher
Rechtschaffen, Daniel
Clifton-Brown, Holly [illustrator]
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Hardcover; illustrated; 32 pages.
Subject
Meditation
Mind/Body
Mindfulness
Abstract
Teach children the basics of mindful breathing - along with their ABCs - in this playful and interactive picture book.
In Alphabreaths Too, children learn their ABCs along with the basics of mindfulness through fun exercises and illustrations they?ll want to come back to again and again. Each letter of the alphabet teaches a simple mindfulness, or compassion-based, practice to help kids focus their thoughts, feel calm, express gratitude, and hold positive feelings for others. A great standalone title or a companion volume to Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing, this is a perfect book for the classroom or home library.
Breaths like Astronaut Breath and Fireworks Breath help children use their imaginations, while breaths like Gift Breath and Kite Breath help them fill their hearts with gratitude and send good wishes to others. They can breathe with a partner using Drawbridge Breath, relax with Ocean Breath, or get their wiggles out using Pirate Breath.
Alphabreaths Too offers a meaningful introduction to mindfulness for children, all while keeping them delighted with imaginative inspiration and hours of fun. It?s as easy as A-B-C!
Recommended for children ages 4 - 8.
ISBN
9781683648574
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR EG 225 WIL 2022

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There was a baby...

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Camerona, Laura. Acheson, AB: Words Worth Repeating , 2021.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GH 330 CAM 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book is for children whose family experiences a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. The book gives families words to support feelings that a child may have and to move forward as a family unit. The book includes tips for caregivers, illustrations that represent all families, and simple w…
Author
Camerona, Laura
Place of Publication
Acheson, AB
Publisher
Words Worth Repeating
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Softcover, 24 pages.
Subject
Pregnancy Loss. Miscarriage.
Abstract
This book is for children whose family experiences a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. The book gives families words to support feelings that a child may have and to move forward as a family unit. The book includes tips for caregivers, illustrations that represent all families, and simple words that help all children understand. Appropriate for children ages 1-11.
ISBN
9781736788424
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GH 330 CAM 2021

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The little frog awakes: Mindfulness exercises for toddlers (and their parents)

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Snel, Eline, Hills, Christiana, Boutavant, Marc. Boulder, CO: Shambhala , 2022. First U.S. edition.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 220 SNE 2022
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
In The Little Frog Awakes, Eline Snel offers parents of young children advice and tools for responding mindfully and effectively in the moment. These skills help us regain trust in ourselves and in the integral wholeness of our kids. And when we make mindfulness practice a part of daily life, it gi…
Author
Snel, Eline
Hills, Christiana
Boutavant, Marc
Edition
First U.S. edition
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Shambhala
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Paperback: 137 pages
Subject
Meditation
Children-Mental Health
Mind/Body
Abstract
In The Little Frog Awakes, Eline Snel offers parents of young children advice and tools for responding mindfully and effectively in the moment. These skills help us regain trust in ourselves and in the integral wholeness of our kids. And when we make mindfulness practice a part of daily life, it gives our children a powerful message on how to recognize, name, and deal with emotions and situations.
This practical guide will help you to:
*connect with and respond mindfully to your own feelings as they arise
*cultivate compassion for yourself as a parent or caregiver through meditations and breathing practices
*encourage serenity, self-confidence, and emotional regulation in your children, through stories and activities
*strengthen your bond with your kids and help all of you manage stress
*be more fully present with your children, and more able to give them your undivided attention
*embrace imperfection and focus on the things that really matter
*and more
The book and the accompanying audio include activities, practices, and stories for both you and for your toddler that cultivate mindful moments and action, and self-compassion.
ISBN
9781611809459
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 220 SNE 2022

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I sang you down from the stars

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Spillett-Sumner, Tasha, Goade, Michaela (ill.). Toronto, ON: Owl Kids Books , 2021.
Material Type
Book
Availability
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Drawing from Indigenous creation stories and traditional teachings and illustrated in dazzling watercolors, I Sang You Down from the Stars is a tribute to the bond between mother and child.; The narrator gathers gifts for a medicine bundle in anticipation of her baby's birth; a fluffy white eagle p…
Author
Spillett-Sumner, Tasha
Goade, Michaela (ill.)
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Owl Kids Books
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Hardcover; 32 pages
Subject
Pregnancy
Indigenous Health
Prenatal Care
Family
Abstract
Drawing from Indigenous creation stories and traditional teachings and illustrated in dazzling watercolors, I Sang You Down from the Stars is a tribute to the bond between mother and child.
The narrator gathers gifts for a medicine bundle in anticipation of her baby's birth; a fluffy white eagle plume, bunches of cedar and sage, a quilted star blanket, and a small stone from the river. When the baby arrives, the mother shares the bundle with her child and reveals the importance of each item inside. But when her family comes to meet the new arrival, she realizes the baby arrived with gifts of its own and that the baby is also a sacred bundle: a baby bundle.
ISBN
9781771474085
Language
English
Material Type
Book

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Missing our baby: A story of life and love for children who have lost a sibling due to pregnancy or infant loss

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125106
Pelletier, Annie. Sudbury, ON: Independently published , 2023.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GV 259 PEL 2023
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
In this inspiring story, a child tells us how they feel after losing their baby brother. Their grief journey is brought to life through illustrations, giving us a glimpse into their inner world. Helpful strategies and tips are also included.
Author
Pelletier, Annie
Place of Publication
Sudbury, ON
Publisher
Independently published
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Softcover; 50 pages
Subject
Coping with a Sibling's Death
Pregnancy Loss. Miscarriage.
Abstract
In this inspiring story, a child tells us how they feel after losing their baby brother. Their grief journey is brought to life through illustrations, giving us a glimpse into their inner world. Helpful strategies and tips are also included.
ISBN
9798389765191
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GV 259 PEL 2023

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Lost and Found: Unlocking Collaboration and Compassion to Help Our Most Vulnerable, Misunderstood Students (and All the Rest)

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Greene, Ross W. Hoboken, NJ: Jossey-Bass , 2021. 2nd edition.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CD 900 GRE 2021b
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Help the students with concerning behaviors without detentions, suspensions, expulsions, paddling, restraint, and seclusion; In the newly revised Second Edition of Lost and Found, distinguished child psychologist Dr. Ross W. Greene delivers an insightful and effective framework for educators strugg…
Author
Greene, Ross W.
Edition
2nd edition
Place of Publication
Hoboken, NJ
Publisher
Jossey-Bass
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Hardcover; 185 pages
Subject
Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Abstract
Help the students with concerning behaviors without detentions, suspensions, expulsions, paddling, restraint, and seclusion
In the newly revised Second Edition of Lost and Found, distinguished child psychologist Dr. Ross W. Greene delivers an insightful and effective framework for educators struggling with students with concerning behaviors. The author?s Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) approach focuses on the problems that are causing concerning behaviors and helps school staff partner with students to solve those problems rather than simply modifying the behavior.
In this book, you?ll discover:
A more compassionate, practical, effective approach to students? concerning behaviors, one that positions educators as allies, not enemies, and as partners, not adversaries
Updated examples and dialogue suited to modern classrooms and recent innovations from the constantly evolving CPS model
Specific advice on how schools can eliminate the use of punitive, exclusionary disciplinary procedures and address disproportionality
Perfect for K-12 educators in general and special education, Lost and Found has also become standard reading for teachers-in-training, professors, and parents who struggle to help students for whom ?everything? has already been tried.
ISBN
9781119813576
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CD 900 GRE 2021b

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The Parents' Guide to Body Dysmorphic Disorder: How to Support Your Child, Teen, or Young Adult

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Schnackenberg, Nicole, Monzani, Benedetta, Jassi, Amita. London, Eng.: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2020.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CD 800 SCH 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The first book offering support for parents and carers of children and young people with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), this guidebook explains the condition as well as the impact that it may have in education settings, family life and socialisation.; The guide begins by explaining how and why BDD…
Author
Schnackenberg, Nicole
Monzani, Benedetta
Jassi, Amita
Place of Publication
London, Eng.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
Softcover; 237 pages
Subject
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
Abstract
The first book offering support for parents and carers of children and young people with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), this guidebook explains the condition as well as the impact that it may have in education settings, family life and socialisation.
The guide begins by explaining how and why BDD emerges, before moving onto an exploration of how the mental health condition presents itself emotionally, psychologically, physically and behaviourally. It then offers practical advice and guidance for parents and carers on talking to their child about BDD, seeking professional treatment, considering medication, managing social media use, working with schools to build a recovery team and more.
The Parents' Guide to Body Dysmorphic Disorder is an essential guidebook for parents of children and young people with BDD.
ISBN
9781787751132
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CD 800 SCH 2020

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A handbook of children's grief: For adults supporting children

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Dyregrov, Atle, Lytje, Martin. London, UK | Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2024.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GV 200 DYR 2024
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Bereavement is undeniably one of the most challenging experiences a child can face. It is crucial for individuals caring for such children to be well-informed about how to provide the best support. This comprehensive guide on children's grief is designed for teachers, educators, psychologists, and …
Author
Dyregrov, Atle
Lytje, Martin
Place of Publication
London, UK
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date
2024
Physical Description
Softcover, 240 pages
Subject
Grief. Bereavement
Abstract
Bereavement is undeniably one of the most challenging experiences a child can face. It is crucial for individuals caring for such children to be well-informed about how to provide the best support. This comprehensive guide on children's grief is designed for teachers, educators, psychologists, and family members, and aims to equip them with essential knowledge about how to support the child and family through this experience.
The authors delve into various aspects of grief reactions and processes in children, offering insights into bereavement in different settings, including home and school. The guide also explores therapy options, the impact on development and relationships, and the lasting effects that extend beyond childhood.
Drawing from scientific research, clinical experience, and the voices of bereaved children through stories and quotes, this guide provides practical and concrete advice for those dedicated to supporting children's grief. It serves as an invaluable resource for understanding and aiding children in their journey through loss.
ISBN
9781805011699
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GV 200 DYR 2024

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Expected loss: Coping with anticipatory grief

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Wolfelt, Alan D. Companion Press , 2020.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GV 200 WOL 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
We don?t only experience grief after a loss?we often experience it before. If someone we love is seriously ill, or if we?re concerned about upcoming hardships of any kind, we naturally begin to grieve right now. This process of anticipatory grief is normal, but it can also be confusing and painful.…
Author
Wolfelt, Alan D
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
Softcover; 50 pages
Subject
Grief. Bereavement
Death and Dying
Complicated Grief (includes Violent and Sudden Death)
Abstract
We don?t only experience grief after a loss?we often experience it before. If someone we love is seriously ill, or if we?re concerned about upcoming hardships of any kind, we naturally begin to grieve right now. This process of anticipatory grief is normal, but it can also be confusing and painful. Life is change, and change is hard. This book will help see you through.
ISBN
9781617222955
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GV 200 WOL 2020

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Supporting transgender autistic youth and adults: A guide for professionals and families

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Gratton, Finn V. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2020.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 716 GRA 2020
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Providing advice on how professionals working with autistic trans youth and adults can tailor their practice to best serve their clients and how parents can support their trans autistic children, this book increases awareness of the large overlap between trans identities and autism.; By including c…
Author
Gratton, Finn V.
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
softcover; 239 pages
Subject
Gender Reassignment
Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Issues
Young Adults Sexuality
Abstract
Providing advice on how professionals working with autistic trans youth and adults can tailor their practice to best serve their clients and how parents can support their trans autistic children, this book increases awareness of the large overlap between trans identities and autism.
By including chapters on gender diversity basics, neuroqueer trauma and how to support neuroqueer individuals, this book sets out strategies for creating more effective support that takes into account the unique experiences of trans people on the spectrum. Written by a therapist who identifies as neuroqueer, this book is the perfect companion for professionals who want to increase their knowledge of the experiences and needs of their trans autistic clients.
ISBN
9781785928031
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 716 GRA 2020

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Anorexia and other eating disorders : How to help your child eat and be well: Practical skills for family-based treatment, compassionate communication and emotional support for parents of children and teenagers

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Musby, Eva. APRICA , 2021.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
BB 500 MUS 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The most effective treatment for eating disorders is family-based, and parents play an essential role. Yet most struggle to know what to do and how to do it.; With a wealth of practical examples and tips that have helped many tens of thousands of relieved parents, Eva Musby guides you through each …
Author
Musby, Eva
Publisher
APRICA
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
420 p.
Subject
Eating Disorders
Anorexia Nervosa
Abstract
The most effective treatment for eating disorders is family-based, and parents play an essential role. Yet most struggle to know what to do and how to do it.
With a wealth of practical examples and tips that have helped many tens of thousands of relieved parents, Eva Musby guides you through each stage of your son or daughter's recovery. She provides solace and confidence, while addressing the real-life questions that parents struggle with.
The practical and emotional strategies in every chapter rest on up-to-date knowledge distilled from published research, from families, and from therapists worldwide. These pages will boost your effectiveness with an excellent treatment team, and will also help you succeed when you don't have access to cutting-edge care. With her lived experience and that of the hundreds of parents she has coached, this book will empower you to be effective right away, from the first successful meal all the way through to recovery.
- Make meals work in spite of your child's resistance
- Deal with distress, inflexibility, exercise compulsion, bingeing and purging
- Don?t stop at weight-restoration ? skilled support all the way to recovery
- What to say and what not to say in difficult situations
Actively support your child all the way to recovery and prevent relapse
- Recognize the treatments that work and the ones that don?t
- Grow your own emotional resources
This book is recommended by experts on family-based treatment (FBT, or 'Maudsley'), the evidence-based approach recommended by all major health institutions. It is used by parents and clinicians alike.
ISBN
9780993059803
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
BB 500 MUS 2021

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The transgender child: A handbook for parents and professionals supporting transgender and nonbinary children

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Brill, Stephanie, Pepper, Rachel. Hoboken, NJ: Start Midnight , 2022. Revised and updated.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 716 BRI 2022
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Ever since its initial publication in 2008, The Transgender Child has been lauded as the most trusted source of information for families wanting to understand and affirm their transgender, gender-expansive, or nonbinary child. Utilized around the world and translated into multiple languages, The Tr…
Author
Brill, Stephanie
Pepper, Rachel
Edition
Revised and updated
Place of Publication
Hoboken, NJ
Publisher
Start Midnight
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Softcover; 390 pages
Subject
Children's Gender Identity and Expression
Gender identity
LGBTQ
Abstract
Ever since its initial publication in 2008, The Transgender Child has been lauded as the most trusted source of information for families wanting to understand and affirm their transgender, gender-expansive, or nonbinary child. Utilized around the world and translated into multiple languages, The Transgender Child has won accolades from medical and mental health professionals, teachers, and, most especially, from parents. Authors Stephanie Brill and Rachel Pepper have now thoroughly revised and updated their ground-breaking classic with expanded coverage of gender development, affirming parenting practices, mental health and wellness, medical decision making, legal advocacy, and how best to ensure school success, from preschool through the high school years. Drawing upon their extensive joint expertise as pioneers in the field of gender affirming care, and enriched with the wisdom of parents who?ve already walked this path, as well as the voices of multiple professional experts, Brill and Pepper once again provide a compassionate and educational guide for anyone who cares about, or works with, a child who falls outside expected gender norms.
ISBN
9781627783248
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 716 BRI 2022

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You Know, Sex: Bodies, Gender, Puberty, and Other Things

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Silverberg, Cory, Smyth, Fiona [ill.]. Seven Stories Press , 2022.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GA 100 SIL 2022
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
You Know, Sex is the first thoroughly modern sex education book for every body, covering not only the big three of puberty?hormones, reproduction, and development?but also power, pleasure, and how to be a decent human being.; Centering young people?s experiences of pressures and joy, risk and rewar…
Author
Silverberg, Cory
Smyth, Fiona [ill.]
Publisher
Seven Stories Press
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Softcover; 432 pages
Subject
Sexuality
Social Behaviour (includes boundaries)
Friendship
Dating
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Issues
Pregnancy/Childbirth (general works). Obstetrics
Young Adults-Hygiene
Young Adults-Physical Development
Young Adults-Social Behaviour
Young Adults-Emotions
Abstract
You Know, Sex is the first thoroughly modern sex education book for every body, covering not only the big three of puberty?hormones, reproduction, and development?but also power, pleasure, and how to be a decent human being.
Centering young people?s experiences of pressures and joy, risk and reward, and confusion and discovery, there are chapters on body autonomy, gender, consent, pornography, masturbation, stigma, boundaries, harassment,
trauma, and a lot more.
The puberty, anatomy, and reproduction chapters include trans, nonbinary, and intersex bodies and experience, and all of it takes place in our contemporary, media-saturated world (aka, there?s lots of smart phones and social media).
Racially and ethnically diverse, inclusive of cross-disability experience, You Know, Sex is a book for every kind of young person and every kind of family?essential for kids, everyone who knows a kid, and anyone who has ever been a kid.
ISBN
9781644210802
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GA 100 SIL 2022

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